Quarterly Warranty Claims Cost Analysis Report

Track and analyze warranty claims patterns, costs, and trends to identify potential quality issues, optimize repair processes, and manage warranty-related expenses effectively.

Report Objective

Monitor quarterly warranty claims performance across automotive retail operations, focusing on total costs, claim frequencies, and component categories to identify trends, manage expenses, and improve quality control measures.

Warranty Claims Volume and Costs

Trend analysis of quarterly warranty claims volume and associated costs

Questions to Consider:

2022-Q12022-Q12022-Q2quarter1,7001,8001,9002,0002,100total_claimstotal_claimsHow are Warranty Claims Trending Quarter over Quarter?Total claims showing seasonal variation with Q1 peaks
  • What is the quarter-over-quarter change in total claims?

  • Are there identifiable seasonal patterns?

  • How does current claims volume compare to previous year?

  • How has the average cost per claim changed over time?

  • What factors might be driving cost increases?

  • Are cost trends aligned with industry benchmarks?

2022-Q12022-Q12022-Q2quarter$370.00$380.00$390.00average_claim_costaverage_claim_costWhat is the Trend in Average Claim Cost?Average claim costs have increased 15% over the past year

Claims by Component Category

Distribution of claims across major vehicle components

Questions to Consider:

EngineTransmissionElectricalBrakesSuspensionOtherclaim_category02,0004,0006,0008,000sum(claim_count)sum(claim_count)Which Component Categories Drive the Most Claims?Engine and transmission issues account for 45% of all claims
  • Which components have the highest failure rates?

  • How do repair costs vary by component category?

  • Are there opportunities for preventive maintenance?

Vehicle Age Analysis

Analysis of warranty claims by vehicle age at time of claim

Questions to Consider:

  • At what age do most warranty claims occur?

  • How does repair cost vary with vehicle age?

  • Are early-life failures indicating quality issues?

0-12 months13-24 months25-36 months37-48 months48+ monthsvehicle_age_group0.0%100.0%200.0%300.0%400.0%sum(claim_percentage)sum(claim_percentage)How Does Vehicle Age Impact Warranty Claims?35% of claims occur within first year of vehicle life

Areas for Additional Analysis